Cost indicator and suitability survey for biomass boilers
Sustainable biomass fuel is organic material used to generate low cost renewable energy that can supply heat for your business through local supply chains.
Site Survey
Based on the answers you provided, this report is a summary of your estimated site costs, site requirements and information to consider when switching to biomass.
Site Cost Indicator
Cost indictator for biomass boilers in business
Fill in the questions below to find out how much you can save by switching from oil or gas to sustainable biomass fuels to heat your business premises
Your inputs
Type of building: | Healthcare |
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Size of building: | Large |
Currently used fuel: | Gas |
Condition of walls: | Good |
Condition of windows: | Poor |
Your results
Your results
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This includes government assistance which will cover an annual amount of €0 for a period of 15 years.
Total Lifetime Cost
Lifetime Cost Breakdown
Fuel | ||
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Gas | Biomass | |
Lifetime fuel cost | €0 | €0 |
Capital investment | €0 | €0 |
Lifetime operating and maintenance cost | €0 | €0 |
Total Gross Cost | €0 | €0 |
Government assistance | €0 | €0 |
Total Net Cost | €0 | €0 |
Please note that these figures are based on an annual heat use of 0 MWh, delivered by a 0 kW boiler using 0 kWh of bio fuel (equivalent of 0 kWh of gas). The lifetime of a well maintained boiler is 25 years. Government assistance is provided for 15 years to eligible projects. Lifetime costs are discounted at a rate of 8%. View all assumptions
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User notes and assumptions
This cost indicator is designed to give you a high level view of what costs and savings might look like for your business. The assumptions are generic and the costs and savings are rounded. Therefore, this tool does not replace the need for more detailed evaluations based on site specific conditions.
Parameter | Source |
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Delivered fossil-fuel price | Source: SEAI Commercial Fuel Cost Comparison https://www.seai.ie/resources/publications/Commercial-Fuel-Cost-Archives.pdf (opens in a new tab) |
Delivered biomass price | Source: Ricardo Energy & Environment, Potential Biomass Prices in Ireland (2017) which recommended the use of a biomass price in the range 5.5-6.5 cents/kWh. Other biomass price bands are scaled assuming the same trend as the volume dependence for gas. https://www.seai.ie/resources/publications/Advice-on-biomass-price-Final-Issue-5-25-Oct-20-2017.pdf (opens in a new tab) |
Fossil fuel price projections | UK Government Energy and Emissions Projections 2017 (published 2nd January 2018) Annex M. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fossil-fuel-price-assumptions-2018 (opens in a new tab) |
Technology cost, lifetime and performance assumptions | Appendix 1 Economic analysis for the Renewable Heat Incentive for Ireland Element Energy and Frontier Economics for DCCAE and SEAI 2017. https://www.dccae.gov.ie/documents/Economic%20analysis%20for%20the%20RHI%20in%20Ireland.pdf (opens in a new tab) |
SSRH payment duration | 15 years |
Oil and gas price | Oil and gas price increases based on central scenario UK Government Energy and Emissions Projections 2017 (published 2nd January 2018) Annex M, using the wholesale gas price projections for Gas. No price projections applied for Biomass. |
Site Suitability Survey
The survey below will give an initial indication if your business is suitable for a biomass boiler.
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